When I say nail 2021 now – I mean it’s time to take your building firm to a new level with:

• Quicker response times

• Efficient paperwork trails

• More profit

• Better paid jobs

• Interesting projects

• Proper downtime.

Sound like a nice idea but you’re busy right now and for the foreseeable?

When it comes to producing a building quote for a profitable win…

• Do you quote for building projects in the sure and absolute knowledge that your pricing is fair and accurate? They can take it or leave it.

• Do you feel comfortable that the profit margin you set is reasonable for the quality and professionalism the customer benefits from?

This 2021 plan for builders could help you personally whether you’re a building firm owner or manager. It’s not another new years resolution article. And we’re not suggesting you aim big or set your sights high. But we know that many builders want to nail 2021 after the nightmare that was 2020. But don’t hang…

Nail 2021 in January! Not in six months time… If you don’t shake up your business now, then 2021 will run away like every year before. The only difference this year – we’re coming out of a pandemic – so there’s more at stake. And if you wait until you’re ready – you could be…

Following the National Lockdown announcement in England, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended for a month. Employees will receive 80% of their current salary for hours not worked. The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) – also known as the Furlough scheme – will remain open until December, with employees…

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Following the Chancellor’s statement on 22nd October 2020, we have highlighted two government support schemes that we believe could be of interest to the construction community. Self Employment Income Support Scheme Grant Announced on 22.10.20 The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant has been given an Extension by the Government. It will provide support to the…

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